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Nothing gets the Internet abuzz quite like an illusion, whether it’s “Laurel or Yanny”, the skinny legs selfie, or the one that started it all, that dress. The latest to make the rounds and provide a nugget of escapist entertainment in a world that is literally on fire involves a very oddly shaped mug. Learn […]

Egypt may be associated with ancient times, ancient rulers, and ancient gods, but it is a modern country, expanding just like any other. However, workers on an Egyptian infrastructure project this week had to halt proceedings as they stumbled across a sphinx-like statue, which goes to show that whether you like it or not, in […]

The ancient remains of three people thousands of years old have been unearthed at the Puyil Cave in southern Mexico. Archaeologists say two sets of the remains are early ancestors of the Mayan civilization dating back around 4,000 years, but the third set is believed to be much older. Learn more: 7,000-Year-Old Human Remains

Utility crews in Cape Coral, Florida, were conducting business as usual when they came across something rather out of the ordinary. Buried 17 feet (5 meters) below several layers of sediment were the remains of a prehistoric goliath that once roamed nearly every continent on Earth. Discover more: Prehistoric Remains

Curious to know how healthy your city is? A rental agency called Spotahome has used data from the WHO, OECD, CIA World Factbook, and TripAdvisor (among others) to compile a list of 89 cities across the world, ranking them from healthiest to unhealthiest based on how they fare on 10 criteria from “air and water […]

It’s August, and you’re about to enjoy a lovely picnic in the sunshine with your friends. But then, a vexatious buzz signals the arrival of a tiny gatecrasher, who, after terrifying the weaker members of the group, makes a beeline for your iced tea. But why do wasps suddenly appear in greater numbers in late […]

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